Xabi Alonso's Painful Reunion At Anfield

Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield with painful souvenirs (Instagram/@bayer04fussball).

JAKARTA - Xabi Alonso finally returned to Anfield for the first time in 15 years.

He brought his troops, Bayer Leverkusen, to undergo the fourth match of the 2024/2025 Champions League against Liverpool on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, early morning WIB.

However, Alonso's reunion at Anfield was really painful. His team was beaten four goals without reply in just half an hour.

"The result was painful, his appearance was more painful. You could have come to Anfield and lost. Losing 0-4 was not fun."

"They were the top team and they punished us. It's a shame we couldn't hold back 0-1 for 15 to 20 minutes. They did it against Brighton, they did it against us," said Alonso.

The record of never losing to Levercusin in the 2024/2025 Champions League has finally been tarnished. Liverpool, who Alonso defended for five seasons, gave their first wound.

However, Alonso considered the result to be valuable subject. He realized that many exams came before holding the title of the top team.

"To be a top team, we had to go through those difficult times, suffering at unpleasant times, especially in the Champions League. It could happen in this tournament," Alonso said again.

Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso is very familiar with Anfield. He was dressed in Liverpool when he was still actively playing.

He defended the Reds between 2004-2009. During his tenure, Alonso helped Liverpool win the 2005 Champions League.

Alonso was predicted to return to Anfield at the end of last season to replace Jurgen Klopp who withdrew. However, he chose to stay at Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayer Leverkusen is currently ranked 11th in the Champions League standings this season with a collection of seven points from four matches already played.